Warren Elliott, 1946-2010

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Warren F. Elliott, 64, died suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at his home in Columbia.

A celebration of Warren’s life will be held at a later date. Further information will be available by calling (573) 620-1324.

Warren held many jobs in his life, but found his real calling as the Machens Toyota courtesy van driver — a position that enabled him to fully embody the Optimists’ ideal of wearing a cheerful expression at all times and giving a smile to every living creature you meet. It was not a job that he took lightly, despite his claims of “just driving the van,” and he considered himself the first line in public relations, not just for Machens, but for the city as a whole.

He loved music, and shared his infectious enthusiasm for it with the community as a member of several local bands, The Dun-Ells; The Raggedy Grass String Band; The Dirt Road Rascals; Me and Him; Four-Wheel Drive; and Salty Dogs among others. Like his family, these bands feel lessened by the loss of their companion, member and friend.

It’s cliché to say that those who knew Warren loved him, but with Warren it held true. His ready smile and quick wit made friends easily, and his ability to be true to the best in himself guaranteed that the world was on his side. Among those left behind are his wife, Patricia; daughters, Dianne and Rebecca; sons-in-law Jeff and John; granddaughters, Kelsey and Sarah; friends Fred, Phyllis, Scott, Kurt, Hector, Dan, Tim, and the Dunwoody clan; and the entire Machens Toyota community of workers and customers.

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